Thunderstorms lash UAE overnight, residents wake up to wet roads
Wadi flows in Ras Al Khaimahالامارات : الان جريان جارف لوادي البيح في رأس الخيمة #منخفض_العزم #أخبار_الإمارات #مركز_العاصفة 27/03/2026 pic.twitter.com/hV0CQEOnvE— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) March 27, 2026 Watch: Man airlifted to safety in Omanطيران الشرطة يُنفذ عملية إنقاذ مواطن إثر انجراف مركبته في وادي ماتم بولاية سناو، ونقله إلى منطقة آمنة وهو بصحة جيدة.#شرطة_عمان_السلطانية #منخفض_المسرات pic.twitter.com/rd6WSSqcJx— شرطة عُمان السلطانية (@RoyalOmanPolice) March 27, 2026 Police in Oman carried out a rescue operation for a citizen after his vehicle was swept away in Wadi Matam in the Dhofar Governorate. He was then transported to a safe area in good health.Delivery riders not obliged to take orders in rainsOne video, shared with Khaleej Times, shows a Talabat delivery rider soldering on as the street is engulfed in rainwater, reaching up to half of the motorcycle the rider is on.Delivery companies say riders are not required to take in orders and drive in these weather conditions, and that their safety is of utmost importance, KT's Hind Aldah reports.In response to the aforementioned video, Talabat confirmed to Khaleej Times that it was an isolated incident and does not reflect how the delivery company operates.“The safety of our riders is and will remain our top priority,” it said.TalabatDuring heavy rainfall, we proactively pause operations in areas where conditions are unsafe, in line with our safety protocols and local authority guidanceTalabat added that its riders aren’t obliged to continue delivering in unstable weather conditions if they don’t feel safe, adding that they can “go offline at any time without consequence.”“Decisions are made in real time based on live data, on-ground input, and continuous monitoring of conditions, which can change quickly across locations. Any incidents identified are reviewed immediately and addressed,” it said in a statement to Khaleej Times.What the radar saysThis weather radar snapshot reveals an extensive and active rain system sweeping across the UAE, with storm cells of varying intensity stretching from the Arabian Gulf coastline deep into surrounding waters.The colour-coded imagery, where green indicates light to moderate rainfall, blue denotes heavier precipitation, and red and orange signal the most intense downpours, shows multiple clusters of significant convective activity.The most powerful cells, visible in red and orange, are concentrated to the east and along the Gulf, with a particularly intense storm system pushing in from the right side of the frame, suggesting the heaviest weather has already made landfall.Watch stunning video of Dubai as rains hitAs rains lashed the country, Dubai's stunning architecture stood tall and shone through the night. Take a look at this magnificent video from Dubai Media Office:جمال دبي Beautiful Dubai pic.twitter.com/7PWpTDvLkM— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 26, 2026 Forecast todayThe National Centre of Meteorology said that the country will continue to be affected by a rainy weather system until tonight.There remains a chance for rain clouds to form over scattered areas of the country, accompanied by rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy at times, continuing until tonight.Winds will be light to moderate Southeasterly to Northeasterly becoming Northwesterly, and will blow fresh to strong at times. They will cause blowing dust and sand, reduction in horizontal visibility as they hit speeds of 15-30kmph, reaching 60 kmph at times. The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.The highest temperature in Dubai and Sharjah will be 25°C, while the lowest will be 22°C and 21°C, respectively. Temperatures in Abu Dhabi will range between 21°C and 26°C.Trees sway as overnight storms lash UAEThunderstorms struck the nation overnight as trees swayed in the strong winds. Many residents were awoken with the constant lightning and thunder as incessant rains fell across the country. Authorities issued repeated alerts asking motorists to be safe if they must be on the roads. According to the UAE's Met Department, today is the last day of unstable weather conditions in the country, with the situation expected to ease over the weekend.
Wadi flows in Ras Al Khaimah
الامارات : الان جريان جارف لوادي البيح في رأس الخيمة #منخفض_العزم #أخبار_الإمارات #مركز_العاصفة
27/03/2026 pic.twitter.com/hV0CQEOnvE— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) March 27, 2026
Watch: Man airlifted to safety in Oman
طيران الشرطة يُنفذ عملية إنقاذ مواطن إثر انجراف مركبته في وادي ماتم بولاية سناو، ونقله إلى منطقة آمنة وهو بصحة جيدة.#شرطة_عمان_السلطانية #منخفض_المسرات pic.twitter.com/rd6WSSqcJx— شرطة عُمان السلطانية (@RoyalOmanPolice) March 27, 2026
Police in Oman carried out a rescue operation for a citizen after his vehicle was swept away in Wadi Matam in the Dhofar Governorate. He was then transported to a safe area in good health.
Delivery riders not obliged to take orders in rains
One video, shared with Khaleej Times, shows a Talabat delivery rider soldering on as the street is engulfed in rainwater, reaching up to half of the motorcycle the rider is on.
Delivery companies say riders are not required to take in orders and drive in these weather conditions, and that their safety is of utmost importance, KT's Hind Aldah reports.
In response to the aforementioned video, Talabat confirmed to Khaleej Times that it was an isolated incident and does not reflect how the delivery company operates.
“The safety of our riders is and will remain our top priority,” it said.
Talabat added that its riders aren’t obliged to continue delivering in unstable weather conditions if they don’t feel safe, adding that they can “go offline at any time without consequence.”
“Decisions are made in real time based on live data, on-ground input, and continuous monitoring of conditions, which can change quickly across locations. Any incidents identified are reviewed immediately and addressed,” it said in a statement to Khaleej Times.
What the radar says
This weather radar snapshot reveals an extensive and active rain system sweeping across the UAE, with storm cells of varying intensity stretching from the Arabian Gulf coastline deep into surrounding waters.
The colour-coded imagery, where green indicates light to moderate rainfall, blue denotes heavier precipitation, and red and orange signal the most intense downpours, shows multiple clusters of significant convective activity.
The most powerful cells, visible in red and orange, are concentrated to the east and along the Gulf, with a particularly intense storm system pushing in from the right side of the frame, suggesting the heaviest weather has already made landfall.
Watch stunning video of Dubai as rains hit
As rains lashed the country, Dubai's stunning architecture stood tall and shone through the night. Take a look at this magnificent video from Dubai Media Office: جمال دبي
Beautiful Dubai pic.twitter.com/7PWpTDvLkM— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 26, 2026
Forecast today
The National Centre of Meteorology said that the country will continue to be affected by a rainy weather system until tonight.
There remains a chance for rain clouds to form over scattered areas of the country, accompanied by rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy at times, continuing until tonight.
Winds will be light to moderate Southeasterly to Northeasterly becoming Northwesterly, and will blow fresh to strong at times. They will cause blowing dust and sand, reduction in horizontal visibility as they hit speeds of 15-30kmph, reaching 60 kmph at times. The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.
The highest temperature in Dubai and Sharjah will be 25°C, while the lowest will be 22°C and 21°C, respectively. Temperatures in Abu Dhabi will range between 21°C and 26°C.
Trees sway as overnight storms lash UAE
Thunderstorms struck the nation overnight as trees swayed in the strong winds. Many residents were awoken with the constant lightning and thunder as incessant rains fell across the country.
Authorities issued repeated alerts asking motorists to be safe if they must be on the roads.
According to the UAE's Met Department, today is the last day of unstable weather conditions in the country, with the situation expected to ease over the weekend.
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